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Both dogs are doing very well, thanks to the Hatteras Island Pet Resort. I took both out for walks today, and both of them are in great spirits.

Lola is gaining weight, loves to meander on the walks, and loves to search for the biscuits in my pockets. Nothing seems to phase this girl. She is happy to be out in the world, and is not in a hurry to get there.

Rosa gets so excited when it is walk time. She is so smart that she knows seeing me means we are headed out. Not so interested in biscuits, but she loves to run and keeping up with her is fun to do as she keeps looking back to see if you are coming.

Both of these dogs deserve good homes, and the true reward will go to the lucky owners that take them there. They will lighten up your lives and show you what it truly important in this world. Take a chance on them, it will be the best decision you ever make…

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We all meet special dogs in our lifetime, some are with us for years, others we only meet briefly. The good ones leave a mark on you that you keep forever.

When I was kid I had a beagle named Cleo. She liked to sleep under the covers with me, she always got the last bite of my sandwich, and her favorite thing to eat was ring bologna. She was a special dog and I will remember her beagle howl for my remaining days.

Now that I am an adult I have a golden retriever named Summer. Many of you have met her, I have had folks tell me she is the happiest dog in the world. She always gets the last bite of my sandwich, and her favorite thing to eat is pizza crusts. She is laying next to me sleeping as I write this, and she too is a special dog that has provided many memories that I will keep with me for my remaining days.

I’d like to think I helped give these 2 dogs pretty good lives, and that is about all we can really do for them.

And now there is Lola. I have only known her for a few weeks, but I can already tell she is a special dog. I do not know what type of life she has had up to now. Did she have an owner, was she lost in the wild, was she mis-treated ? These are questions that she cannot answer, and of her, I would never ask. She is not my dog, but I will do whatever I can to help her find someone who can give her the life that I was able to give my dogs, and that is about all that I can do for her.

I can tell you she loves her biscuits and likes going through your pockets to find them. If she was my dog, I would name her Pockets.. Just throwing that out there, but this is not my call. She deserves to have the life that all other dogs do, and if you give her that chance, I guarantee you that she will give you love and memories that you will keep with you for all your remaining days.

Finally, I tried to get the right photo of her on the beach today to capture the essence of who she is, but that it is like catching lightning in a bottle. Fortunately, I believe I have caught it. I saw this and to me, she is saying she has taken all that this world has thrown at her and sticks out her tongue at it, and then gets back to digging in my pockets.

Sound advice for us humans I think…

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Hey, let’s not forget about this gal ! We took her out to lunch today over at Waterman’s for a burger and a walk. As you can see below she was ready to go, decked out in “Adopt Me” vest, waiting for the car to start so she could stick her head out the window.

So well behaved, another one that does not pull the leash, is patient, and wants nothing more than attention and a burger with bacon, followed by a side of bacon and bacon for dessert.

The meal lasted all of 30 seconds, as any good burger eating dog would tell you, sometimes chewing your food can be overrated.

Rosa is happy to be out in the world, with a cheery face and an outlook that turns your day around. She too has come from some tough parts with some tough stories, but nothing is going to stop her from brightening your day. She also loves to run, and getting her out in the open sand at low tide makes you want to run along side her, even if this means you will be sore for a week.

Every dog has its own personality, Rosa’s is the kind that will chase your blues away, and make you want to eat bacon all day. (Ok, not really but it rhymed so I threw it in).

Stop by and see her, you will see what I mean !

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Just a typical summer Saturday in the Outer Banks as you look to the right and the wave of traffic heads north, and you look to the left and the other wave heads south. Lola and I waited patiently to cross the road to get to the other side, knowing the beach was straight ahead. No impatience in her, no pulling on the leash, just a grin up to me saying “We’re in no hurry, are we ?”

Camera’s were clicking as we passed the Nights in Rodanthe house, almost as blue as the ocean ahead. But we did not care about that either. There was a lump of sand with our name on it, biscuits for breakfast, and new smells all around. Her nose was covered in sand in no time, content to walk no further and just stop and look around. This dog is smart as a whip, knowing she did not need to go any further than where we were to get what she was looking for. Blue sky, clean air, blue ocean, and biscuits for brunch.

Today’s lesson : Appreciate the things you have in front of you , the small and simple ones, and don’t go off looking for other things, when you have biscuits right in front of you.

As we turned to leave, a big wave came up and got us both wet.. She looked at me with a grin and another lesson, never turn your back on the ocean !

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I took a walk on the beach today, and decided to take a new friend along with me. We just met, and we became instant pals. She does not walk like the other dogs I have walked, she is not in a hurry, she does not pull on the leash, or get distracted by too many sights and sounds. She is just happy to be outside. We walked to the edge of the ocean, and I could tell she wanted to sit down and take it all in. I felt tell this was the first time she had ever seen the ocean, as her nose remained up the air breathing it all in. She let me put her arm around her, and every minute or so would give me a kiss of appreciation.

I thought I was doing her a favor by bringing her here, but when I returned home, I realized it was her doing me the favor. We all have scars we carry through life, but Lola is actually wearing them all over her. But none of whatever has happened to her in this life mattered on this day at the beach.

She sat and looked out at the waves, and then back at me, and back to the birds, being in the present moment more than most humans I have ever met. She was happy to breathe in the salt air, and let me be with her in absolute silence at the miracle that life brings us every day. There was no past to dwell on , and no future to worry about. It was now, and it was wonderful.

Tomorrow is another day, and you better believe we are going back to the beach, as Lola still has more to teach me.

If you have never had a dog and would ever be considering one to care for and learn from, look no further than this one. Every day I will get to spend with her is a gift, and I will take whatever I can get.

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She is not here yet, but rumor has it she is coming.. I just found out today. Sometimes we struggle with the meaning of things, and why certain things have to happen to us and others, and what we can do about it.

I don’t know what happened to Lola, but she made it out. She found her way to where she is today, and all we can do is help her along her road of life to a better place.

I hear some help will be needed, and isn’t that why we are all here? I help you , you help me, and when someone like Lola comes along who cannot tell her story, you do what you can and you help her along.

Hearts can be broken by seeing what we see sometimes in this world, until you realize your true power lies in your ability to take someone else’s heart and make them whole again. Cry for you I might, but when I am done, your hug will make it alright.

She’s coming to us in a few days, and I will let you know more when she does. Help will be needed, and this is the difference we can make, and what life is all about…

We can all turn this around and make it a happy ending, and that is exactly what we intend to do……